Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AAS degree (AAS_AIRC) is offered at LSC-North Harris. For more information, please contact the HVAC Department.

Program Description

The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration associate of applied science degree prepares the individual for a technical service career in residential or light commercial/industrial environmental systems. The student will study the mechanical and electrical/electronic systems involved in contemporary environmental controls. The academic requirements of the program provide a foundation for continued studies should the student decide to pursue his or her education or training.

The HVAC&R certificate program prepares the individual for basic, entry-level employment in the residential and/or light commercial heating and air-conditioning service industry. The essentials of the mechanical and electrical systems of contemporary air-conditioning and heating systems are addressed throughout the program.

The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and universities. Contact a counselor or faculty member at any of the colleges for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.

Program Plan

Prerequisite Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

ENGL

1301

Composition & Rhetoric I

3

MATH

1314

College Algebra

3

TOTAL Prerequisite Semester Credits:

6

First Year Credits

First Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

1401

Basic Electricity for HVAC

4

HART

1407

Refrigeration Principles

4

HUMA

1301

Humanities I Prehistory to Gothic

3

Elective1

SPCH Elective

3

TOTAL First Semester Credits:

14

Second Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

1441

Residential Air Conditioning

4

HART

1445

Gas and Electric Heating

4

ITSC

1301

Introduction to Computers

3

PHED

1164

Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport OR

1

Any One Credit Hour Physical Activity Course

TOTAL Second Semester Credits:

12

Third Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

2436

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting

4

HART

2445

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design

4

TOTAL Third Semester Credits:

8

Second Year Credits

First Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

2431

Advanced Electricity

4

HART2

2434

Advanced A/C Controls OR

4

HART2

2441

Commercial Air Conditioning

HART

1491

Special Topics in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technologies/Technician

4

TOTAL First Semester Credits:

12

Second Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

2380

Cooperative Education - Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

3

HART

2449

Heat Pumps

4

MAIR

1449

Refrigerators, Freezers, Window Air Conditioners

4

SOCI

1301

Principles of Sociology

3

TOTAL Second Semester Credits:

14

Third Semester Credits

Course

Number

Title

Credits

HART

2442

Commercial Refrigeration OR

4

HART

2443

Industrial Air Conditioning

TOTAL Third Semester Credits:

4

Total Credits

TOTAL Credits for AAS Degree:

70

Choose from SPCH 1311, 1315, or 1321

The capstone experience is completed by taking a departmental exit exam. It is strongly suggested to take one of the following professional exams: ARI/GAMA: Competency Exam in Residential Air Conditioning Service; ICE: Certification in Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning Service; or Technician Certification Exam.